- Archaeological Museum of Chios – This museum displays ancient artifacts found all over the island of Chios including statues, tools, weapons, coins and more. Visitors will learn about the rich culture and history of the island. It is definitely worth visiting if you are interested in archeology.
- Byzantine Museum of Chios – This museum contains exhibits of Christian artwork including sculptures, icons, frescoes, textiles, embroidery and more. It has many interesting pieces from medieval Chios, allowing visitors to understand how religion was practiced during those periods. It’s an enjoyable place to explore!
- Chios Mastic Museum – Focusing exclusively on masticulture, this small facility reveals details surrounding the life cycle of lentisk trees, production steps required to harvest gum mastic, as well as applications utilized in cooking, medicine, cosmetics, and fine arts. The admission fee is 3 euro, and just 1.5 euro for students.
- Maritime Museum – The Maritime Museum of Chios seeks to acquaint viewers with local nautical history. This museum honours the long maritime tradition of the region and presents how seaborne culture played an essential role in life at Chios island.
- Folklore Museum – The Folklore Museum of Chios gives visitors a unique look into the daily lives and customs of the people of Chios. Throughout the museum, there are several sections that display various forms of handiwork such as stonecutting, carpentry, pottery, metalworking, woodcarving, knitting, sewing, and printing. Each section includes information panels that describe techniques used and specialties particular to certain islands or regions. Overall, the museum does a great job preserving and sharing aspects of local heritage, providing excellent background knowledge before going out and exploring neighborhoods, villages, fields, churches, or shops around Chios.
Museums at Chios
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